How to win: Architectural Consultant Services

About this contract

The University Estates and Campus Services Department will have a number of construction projects to advance over the new five years, which will require the selective input of external consultants, including Architectural Services. The scope, standards, and expectations for the provision of Architectural and associated services are to support the delivery of capital, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within Estates for the University of Dundee. The appointed Architect shall provide comprehensive professional architectural, design, and contract administration services to ensure projects deliver value for money, comply with statutory and procurement requirements, and support the University’s strategic estates objectives.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — University of Dundee scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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